Self Storage News

Devon Self Storage, based in Emeryville, CA, announced today it closed on the acquisition of Camp Bowie Self Storage. The 61,730 square foot self storage facility is located at 6471 Camp Bowie Boulevard in Ft. Worth, Texas. The facility has 545 units of which 310 are climate controlled units. Devon …

LAKE FOREST, IL July 25, 2016 –MetroFit SA (“Metrofit” or the “Company”), a leading self storage operator based in São Paulo, Brazil has closed on an investment from the Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS, “Goldman Sachs”). The transaction aims to recapitalize MetroFit’s existing facilities as well as provide expansion …

MEMPHIS, Tennessee – Absolute Storage Management (ASM) entered the St Louis market with the recent purchase of Mr. B’s Storage of Imperial, Missouri. The property was built on six acres in 2002 and contains 50,600 square feet and 325 units. “We are excited to be entering the state of Missouri” …

LAKE FOREST, IL July 20, 2016 – Metro Storage LLC announced the purchase of land for the development of its 23rd store in the Chicagoland area. Located at 1951 W. Lake Street in the Chicago suburb of Addison, this will be the 6th new Illinois store for Metro in in …

Welcome to the Self Storage Legal Monthly Minute. This is an opportunity to connect with you on a monthly basis with a quick update on legal issues which affect the self storage industry. I hope that you will take the time to read the update and consider how the …

Devon Self Storage announced today that it has closed on the acquisition of Budget Self Storage, located on Cascades Parkway in Sterling, VA, a suburb of Washington, D.C. The facility currently boasts 56,795 square feet of non-climate controlled self storage space in 527 units. Devon plans to invest several million …

By Jeanne Dotson Prospective renters are more likely to research possible storage facilities on the go. Many potential renters want to not only research prices and locations online but also complete the rental transaction from their mobile phone, laptop or tablet. In fact, according to data compiled by ​Global Web Index, the …

For those who have never tried storing their clothing seasonally, it can seem like just another thing on the list as the seasons change. Find Local Storage wants to share these tips on how beneficial storing items can be in keeping you organized as well as maximize your home’s space. …

The holidays will be here before we know it, and as unwilling as we are to jump into the festivities just yet – there are a few things folks need to get figured out now. Like how to turn the guest bedroom into a livable space without sacrificing all that …